About membership:

AABAT is building an increasing presence in Australia and internationally as an organisation that brings knowledge and resources together for practitioners and organisations that have an interest in using outdoor places for therapeutic ends. We are a member driven organisation with no paid staff. In becoming a member, you are offering support for the current purpose, roles, intended actions, ethical principles and activities of the association. Via your membership, we invite you to contribute your expertise to the ongoing evolution of AABAT and the field of Bush Adventure Therapy. Your fees go towards our annual costs of insurance and basic administrational costs. Follow these links to view the AABAT constitution or governance rules.

Membership Fee Structure

Membership runs for one year from the date of sign-up and is payable in advance.

Individual membership fee $40.00 pa

Individual student membership fee $20.00 pa (full time student only and proof of student status for the duration of membership is required)

Organisational membership fee $120.00 pa (if more than three named representatives required, additional names are at 50% of the individual member rate)

Member Benefits

The vast majority of work undertaken by AABAT is done on a voluntary basis. The minimal annual fee structure is an important contribution towards achieving the intended actions.

Individual, student and named organisational member benefits

Discounted rates to the AABAT annual forum, networking events, professional development and training

Licence to use AABAT Logo to demonstrate associated status as a individual member

Access to support, expertise and resources through your regional representative

Access to an online practitioner networking directory

Take a role in shaping the direction of the BAT field through voting rites to elect regional representatives and eligibility to apply to sit as a committee member

Invitation to be involved in AABAT research, projects, working parties